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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
4
Beatrice Fairfax argues that marrying a poor man requires lifelong commitment and practical sacrifice. A woman must embrace hardship, manage the household, and support a frugal life for love to endure. If not wholly willing, she should send him away.
A local mystery act by the Frescotts dazzles viewers as a blindfolded man names audience members and articles through clues from his partner. The Colonial also features Al Lenz cello solos and the Hyland Trio, plus Paxtang Park vaudeville with Palfrey Barton and Brown. Creatore band concert tickets go on sale and two three reel features In Cognito and The Stolen Formula headline today.
A vintage advertisement touts LeMay's Cream of Sage and Quinine as a dye free hair reform. It promises an even dark shade after a few applications and claims the product leaves no telltale signs. A 7-ounce bottle is offered for 50 cents at multiple drugstores listed by name.
Special to The Telegraph New York June 12 Amos Pinchot attacks George W Perkins over alleged trust leanings and labor stance but settles for a mild outcome. Perkins at Riverdale says he cannot be driven from the Progressive party and Pinchot vows not to bolt if Roosevelt and the committee do not remove him.
In Northumberland Pennsylvania on June 12 the First Presbyterian Church accepted a call to Rev. Arthur Llewellyn who preached here recently. He will conduct services Sunday morning and evening. The church gained notoriety years ago when Rev. Dr. William Grant was charged with heresy and tried. he was convicted and committed, the church then disbanded, and Dr. Grant left town. This is the first reassembly since.
President Woodrow Wilson will visit Princeton on Saturday for the 1879 class reunion. He asks no formal recognition and plans to lunch with classmates, join the alumni parade, and attend the Princeton Yale baseball game. He extends an invitation to university President Hibben as his guest.
In Morrisville Pennsylvania a rumor that contractor James Ross hanged himself prompted Joseph Woods to cross the Delaware to file a policy claim. The living Ross denied death claims and warned Woods off as he shed his coat near the doorway. Telegraphic briefs note Senate repeal progress and other political items including a Delaware federal judge nomination request and a wage of embassies cut.
Colonel Roosevelt declines to comment on a cable dispatch about Amos Pinchot naming George W. Perkins as ouster from the Progressive party. He favors a New York alliance of Progressives and Progressive Republicans with a governor candidate who would push Barnes out and back Oscar S. Straus for Senate. Roosevelt currently favors Whitman for governor under those terms and disparages Pinchot while praising Perkins.
Mechanicsburg on June 12 reports the Western Union office moved to Main Street under Miss Happle and Miss Swartz. Both women, former managers, agreed to take over the locally operated agency after the ruling that all offices must operate independently.
Mrs. Charles Shettel of Roxbury entertained this week at a residence one mile west of Mechanicsburg. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Shettel of Winchester Indiana Philip Shettel of West Fairview Mrs Beidelman of Camp Hill and Mrs Robert Shettel of Trindle Spring.
Harrisburg area real estate activity grows as buyers seek summer bungalow life near Dauphin and Conodoguinet areas while maintaining town jobs. The Cumberland Valley Building Permits note two three story mansard brick houses in Seneca street upcoming June 15 as many students take the exams at State Normal School.
The notice lists properties including a two story brick stable at 417 Herr Street priced at 100 dollars and a two and a half story brick building at 304 South Second priced at 7500 dollars. Names B. Farron Angilo Gimino appear with the respective properties.
Secretary of Labor Wilson forecasts a wheat crop revival and steel iron mining textile growth will create more jobs than men within a month. He notes requests for over 80,000 laborers in the wheat belt and plans railroad trips from the East to recruit workers. United Spanish War Veterans order Flag Day participation at the State Capitol.
Halifax Pa June 12 The Rev George M Richter recently returned from Africa will lecture at Halifax United Brethren church Sunday evening June 21 with stereopticon views. Carlisle Pa June 12 Lindner Shoe Co will ban under 16 employment after today Most under 16 now 14 will be retained with continuance of studies. West Fairview Pa June 12 Ladies Aid Society Market at Methodist church tomorrow evening.
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